Grouping: Learnership

CAREER PATH PHASE 1 DIESEL LEARNERSHIP: Your time spent at the applicable employer and Training Provider will be used to build your practical and theoretical knowledge in this phase. The diesel apprentice will start his/her training at this level and will be expected to acquire the essential skills in the workshop environment which means you are contributing to the organisation’s productivity.

 

CAREER PATH PHASE 2 DIESEL LEARNERSHIP: Your time spent at the applicable employer and Training Provider will be used to build your practical and theoretical knowledge in this phase. The diesel apprentice will continue with his/her training at this phase and will be expected to apply the essential skills in the workshop environment.

  

 

 

 

CAREER PATH PHASE 3 DIESEL LEARNERSHIP: Your time spent at the applicable employer and Training Provider will be used to build your practical and theoretical knowledge in this phase. The diesel apprentice will now be confident and be contributing meaningfully in the workshop environment based on the acquired skills.

  

 

 

 

 

CAREER PATH PHASE 4 DIESEL LEARNERSHIP: Your time spent at the applicable employer and Training Provider will be used to complete your practical and theoretical knowledge in this phase. This is your final phase and nearing the end of this training programme. The diesel apprentice will now be confident and be contributing meaningfully in the workshop environment based on the acquired skills. You will be required to do a Section 13 Trade test. If successful you will be qualified as a Diesel Mechanic.

  

 

 

• Pre-Requisites: Grade 12 with Maths and Science/ Employed by a Motor Dealership. The learner will enter into an 18 month contract between the employer, MerSETA and the Training Provider.
• Duration per phase: 10 days

Training Week 1 & 2	Training Week 3 & 4	Training Week 5 & 6	Training Week 7 & 8
10 Days	10 Days	10 Days	10 Days
	Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 1 & 2. A 1 month interval is applicable before commencing with Week 3 & 4.	Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 3 & 4. A 1 month interval is applicable before commencing Week 5 & 6.	Final Training for this Course. Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 5 & 6. A 1 month interval is applicable before commencing Week 7 & 8. There will be a Section 13 Trade Test

PHASE 1 (syllabus) – Leanership
Overview of course
Module	Code	Course Objective
Induction	ID1	Recall applicable sections of the Manpower Training (Act No 56, 1981). With special reference to discipline and legal responsibilities.
	ID2	Recall terms and conditions of apprenticeship as Gazetted 26 July 1991
	ID3	Recall applicable grievance procedures.
	ID4	Recall applicable disciplinary procedures.
	ID5	Recall company rules and procedures.
	ID6	Recall quality assurance procedures.
Safety	SF1	Recall relevant regulations of the following Acts: (where applicable) Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No 85 of 1993). Minerals Act and Regulations (No 50 of 1991)
	SF2	Recall a standard industrial safety course accredited by the industry.
	SF3	Recall safety in welding and gas cutting.
	SF4	Attend a first aid course.
	SF5	Identify relevant colour markings and symbolic safety signs.
Hand Tools	HT1	Identify measuring, checking, forming, cutting, marking and fastening tools and tooling aids.
	HT2	Use measuring, checking, forming, cutting, marking and fastening tools and tooling aids.
	HT3	Maintain measuring, checking, forming, cutting, marking and fastening tools and tooling aids.
	HT4	Use hand tools applicable to the trade.
Workshop Tools	WT1	Use fixed and portable drilling machines.
	WT2	Use fixed and portable grinding machines including replacing, setting, truing and ringing wheels.
	WT7	Use mechanical/hydraulic pedestal presses.
	WT10	Operate a bearing heater oven, induction or oil bath.
	WT18	Maintain and operate a hydraulic jack.
	WT21	Mount grinding stone to pedestal grinder. Maximum size: 250 mm diameter wheel RPM = 2000.
	WT22	Dress a grinding wheel.
Materials	MA2	Recall the physical properties and characteristics of metals
	MA3	Identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
	MA15	Recall the terms, definitions and use of materials pertaining to the trade
Drawings And Sketches	DS7	Make free hand sketches.
Marking Off	MT9	Mark off projects for manufacturing using all standards marking-off techniques and tools.
Hand Skills	HS1	Fabricate a project applicable to the trade.
	HS2	Sharpen chisels.
	HS3	Sharpen drills
	HS4	Dress screwdrivers
	HS5	Sharpen punches
Measuring Equipment	MF1	Use a micrometer outside depth inside
	MF2	Use a vernier – depth, inside and outside
	MF3	Use a tape measure and steel rule.
	MF4	Use a calliper – inside and outside.
	MF19	Use a height gauge.
	MF20	Use the following gauges: telescopic thread feeler dial belt tensioner radius cylinder liner ball
	MF21	Use the following measuring instruments:- tachometer compression tester ohmmeter voltmeter ammeter’ hydrometer dynometer hydraulic flow meter hydraulic pressure gauge injector tester thermometer timing light
Keys And Locking Devices	KL10	Identify the following types of keys – gib-head, parallel, taper, feather and woodruff keys.
Theoretical Training	TT1	A four subject pass is needed to obtain the N course.Mathematics and the relevant trade theory subject is compulsory. A further two relevant subjects must be chosen by the employer, college and apprentice in order to obtain the four subjects required for the course.Mathematics N1Relevant Trade Theory N1Plus two relevant subjects N1Should the apprentice have a qualification higher than that prescribed in the schedule, it must be ensured that the subjects are relevant to the trade in question, before a trade test date will be allocated.

 

PHASE 2 (syllabus) – Leanership
Overview of the course
Module	Code	Course Objective
Drawings And Sketches	DS19	Draw a block diagram of a basic hydraulic circuit incorporating a given list of components.
	DS21	Draw a block diagram of a fuel system incorporating the following components. fuel tank primary filter secondary filter priming pump lift pump bleed valve relief valve in-line injector pump with governor injectors
	DS23	Compile a parts list from a parts manual.
	DS24	Interpret manufacturers drawings pertaining to the trade.
	DS25	Interpret symbols and abbreviations pertaining to the trade where applicable.
	DS28	Interpret auto electrical drawings.
	DS33	Interpret components charts and circuit diagrams for air conditioners for cabs.
Hand Skills	HS7	Sharpen marking-off tools.
	HS8	Manufacture a project using the following techniques and material: filing, sawing, drilling, tapping, reaming. Material: mild steel.
	HS9	Harden and temper a centre punch.
Arc Welding	AO1	Identify and set up AC and/or DC welding machines, equipment including starting up and shutting down procedures.
	AO2	Differentiate between arc welding consumables
	AO3	Prepare material for arc welding.
	AO4	Tack; and arc weld workpieces incidental to the trade using manual metal arc welding techniques
Gas Welding	GW10	Identify and set up oxygen-fuel gas equipment including light up, adjustment of gas pressures and shut down procedures
	GW11	Differentiate between gas welding consumables.
	GW12	Prepare material for gas welding
	GW13	Gas weld workpieces incidental to the trade
Gas Cutting And Heating	GC1	Identify and assemble gas cutting and heating equipment, including light-up and shut down procedures.
	GC2	Select nozzles and gas pressures for cutting and heating different materials of various thicknesses.
	GC3	Hand cut materials incidental to the trade.
Basic Lifting Techniques	BG2	Recall overhead crane hand signals.
	BG3	Demonstrate overhead crane hand signals.
	BG4	Use the following equipment: chain block : 2 ton max coffing block : 2 ton max jacks : 2 ton max shackles : 2 ton max chain slings : 2,5 ton max wire rope slings : 20 mm diameter
Keys And Locking Devices	KL8	Identify plain flat washers, split lock washers and toothed washers.
	KL9	Tighten, torque and torque turn bolts and nuts.
	KL11	Fit a parallel and woodruff key.
	KL12	Install the following locking devices – lock-nuts, dowels, lock-plates, split pins, split-cotters, taper pins, wire method and sir clip.
	KL13	Remove a parallel and woodruff key.
	KL14	Identify and measure nuts and bolts.
Cooling Systems	CS1	Describe the functions of the following components: water pump thermostat radiator relief valve (cap) fan and cowling engine oil cooler
	CS2	Recall safety precautions when working on cooling system.
Turbochargers	TB1	Identify the following main parts:Turbine wheel, shaft compressor wheel, turbine centre and compressor housing.
Hydraulics	HY18	Interpret symbols and abbreviations.
	HY19	Interpret elementary hydraulic circuit diagrams.
	HY20	Identify applicable hydraulic fluids for systems used.
	HY4	Install and maintain the following filters: suction pressure return
	HY5	Install and maintain hydraulic tubing and fittings.
	HY6	Install and maintain flexible hydraulic hoses and fittings.
	HY7	Identify the following hydraulic pumps – vane, gear, piston

 

PHASE 3 (syllabus) – Leanership
Overview of course
Module	Code	Course Objective
Soft Solder	SS11	Prepare and solder the following:- wire joints wire ends
Engines And Accessories	EA1	Trace and repair faults on worn and faulty components.
	EA2	Adjust engine tappets.
	EA3	Recall the operation of a four (4) stroke cycle engine.
	EA5	Recondition cylinder head assemble
	EA6	Recondition sub-assemblies
	EA12	Identify and explain the major components as listed: cylinder head assembly rocker shaft assembly cylinder block camshaft & followers crankshaft & bearings piston & rings connecting rod & bearing timing gear train oil pump assembly flywheel dampers (crankshaft pulley)
Bearings	BE15	Recall types of bearing failures and their causes.
	BE16	Match the following bearings with a given list of sketches. standard ball bearing thrust ball bearing straight roller bearing thrust roller bearing taper roller bearing needle bearing thrust needle bearing spherical roller bearing
	BE17	Remove a bearing using a puller.
	BE18	Remove a bearing using a puller and press.
	BE19	Fit a bearing to a shaft using a press.
	BE20	Fit a roller bearing to a shaft by heating.
Cooling Systems	CS3	Explain:-(a) antifreeze effect on boiling point.(b) altitude/pressure/boiling point relationship chart
	CS4	Remove, recondition and install water pumps.
	CS5	Remove and install and oil cooler and a thermostat
	CS6	Fill cooling systems.
	CS7	Recall reasons for overheating.
	CS8	Carry out pressure tests on static cooling system.
	CS9	Test thermostat opening temperatures (outside machine).
	CS10	Carry out a pressure test on oil coolers.
	CS12	Adjust vee belts.
	CS13	Check and replace pulleys where necessary
Fuel Systems	FS1	Recall the functions of the following components:- primary filter lift pump injector
	FS2	Recall the operation of a plunger and barrel in an in-line injector pump
	FS3	Recall the function and operation of a basic mechanical
	FS4	Carry out the following operations on a diesel engine fitted with an in-line fuel system bleed the fuel system remove and test the injector time the fuel pump to engine fit fuel filter set minimum idle R.P.M. set maximum R.P.M. determine cause of a misfire
	FS5	Carry out the following operations on a diesel engine incorporating a rotary in-line pump and a D.P.A. fuel system test the fuel lift pump condition remove and replace the injector pump time fuel pump to engine
Turbochargers	TB2	Recall the operation of a turbocharger.
	TB5	Remove and install turbochargers
	TB6	Recall the operation of a turbocharger.
Gaskets And Seals	GS1	Recall various transmission systems
Transmission Systems	TS1	Recall various transmission systems
Hydraulics	HY8	Install and maintain hydraulic pumps.
	HY10	Install and maintain directional control, pressure and flow control valves.
	HY11	Install and maintain hydraulic cylinders
	HY13	Diagnose faults in hydraulic systems.
	HY14	Adjust lifting devices.
	HY15	Maintain and adjust hydraulic and mechanical systems.

 

PHASE 4 (syllabus) – Leanership
Overview of course
Module	Code	Course Objective
Engines And Accessories	EA7	Measure crankshaft journals for taper and ovality.
	EA8	Measure cylinder liners for taper & ovality.
	EA10	Dismantle, recondition and refit oil pump.
	EA11	Set valve and fuel injection timing.
Cooling Systems	CS14	Add additives to a given cooling system.
Batteries	BA1	Recall the operation of different types of batteries.
	BA2	Identify various types of batteries.
	BA3	Maintain and store batteries.
	BA4	Connect batteries in series and parallel.
	BA5	Test battery capacity and ensure specific gravity levels are correct.
Servicing	SER1	Interpret information in lubrication and maintenance guides.
	SER2	Identify recommended lubricants/fluids for engine brakes differential clutch gearbox power steering wheel bearing power shift transmission
	SER3	Identify types of filter elements:- fuel filters oil filters air cleaner filters
	SER4	Do a pre-delivery service.
	SER5	Do a major service,
Electrical Systems	ES1	Fit and connect applicable auto electrical components.
	ES2	Fault find auto electrical components.
	ES3	Check and adjust head lights.
Exhaust Systems	EXS2	Remove and replace faulty exhaust systems.
Gaskets And Seals	GS2	Fit various gaskets and seals
Transmission Systems	TS3	Remove, repair and replace clutch systems.
	TS6	Trace and repair faults on worn and faulty components on the following transmission systems: front wheel drive rear wheel drive mechanical gear drive
Engine Tuning	ETU2	Mount fuel injector pump and adjust spill timing.
	ETU3	Carry out a pre and post test on fuel system with dynometer: interpret graph adjust or repair where applicable tappets injectors diaphragm pump compress flow timing
	ETU4	Set high idle and low idling speeds on engines.
Power Takeoff Systems	PTO1	Identify, maintain and adjust hydraulic and mechanical systems.
	PTO2	Carry out: pressure tests check for leaks check revolutions check kilowatt out put
	PTO3	Test and adjust power take off clutches
Brakes	BR1	Identify the following braking systems: wet hydraulic mechanical
	BR2	Maintain and adjust wet and dry brake system
Steering Systems	STB1	Identify the following systems: power assisted power steering mechanical
	STB2	Maintain the following systems: power assisted power steering mechanical
Theoretical Training	TT2	A four subject pass is needed to obtain the N course. Mathematics and the relevant trade theory subject is compulsory. A further two relevant subjects must be chosen by the employer, college and apprentice in order to obtain the four subjects required for the course. Mathematics N2, Relevant Trade Theory N2, Plus two relevant subjects N2. Should the apprentice have a qualification higher than that prescribed in the schedule, it must be ensured that the subjects are relevant to the trade in question, before a trade test date will be allocated.